Raspberry or strawberry coulis

This coulis is good and sharp (exactly how we like it). A perfect add-on to dinner party entertaining.

Serves:

6 as a sauce or 2 as a soup (approx 400ml)

Preparation time:

10 minutes

Cooking time:

10 minutes

Ingredients

750 g
ripe strawberries (hulled and quartered) or raspberries

60 g
caster sugar

Freshly squeezed juice of

1
lemon

Method

Rinse the fruit in a colander. Briefly shake off any excess water  a little leftover water will encourage the fruit to release its juices.

Put the fruit and sugar in a pan and heat very gently to prevent it from scorching. Simmer softly for 10 minutes, or until the fruit has lost its shape. Strain through a sieve, making sure to work the pulp with the back of a spoon in order to extract as much juice as possible. Add the lemon juice (also through the sieve).

Stir well before serving. The coulis will keep for up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge.